Work in Progress PSA

Public Service Announcements

CCC SMHP has released five PSA videos to promote mental health, reduce stigma, and prevent suicide on CCC campuses. Each PSA is linked to its corresponding resource page that contains relevant links for CCC students, faculty, and staff.

Original footage for this PSA courtesy of Riverside Community College District and Brink Films.

In this PSA originally developed by Riverside Community College District, students talk about the mental health challenges they have faced and the everyday "tools" they use to overcome them. Mental health is presented as an ongoing work in progress for all students.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

This is a free, 24-hour hotline that is available to anyone in crisis or distress.

At-Risk Suicide Prevention Online Trainings

Faculty, staff, and students on many campuses have no-cost access to several At-Risk Suicide Prevention Online Trainings through the CCC Student Mental Health Program. At-Risk is an online interactive gatekeeper training that uses virtual students and role-playing simulations to prepare learners to recognize when a student is exhibiting signs of psychological distress, and manage a conversation with the student with the goal of connecting them with the appropriate support service.

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If you are a student experiencing a mental health challenge, or if you want to help other students who may be experiencing mental health challenges, the resources below can help. Visit www.EachMindMatters.org, California's mental health movement, for many more resources and ways to participate in mental health awareness, promotion, and advocacy.

Mental Health Resources for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Know the Signs

Know the Signs is a CalMHSA-funded campaign to encourage reaching out to someone who may be considering suicide. Resources include warning signs for different age groups as well as wording to use when discussing suicide with someone whom you believe is at risk.www.suicideispreventable.org

MY3 Mobile App

Know the Signs developed this app in collaboration with Santa Clara County and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to connect users to their support networks when they have thoughts of suicide. The free app also includes a customizable safety plan and resources page.www.my3app.org

You Matter

A Suicide Prevention Lifeline website with blog posts by and for young adults. The "Find Help For..." section includes topics such as eating disorders, gender identity, self-harm, and other relevant issues.www.youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

ReachOut.com

OK2TALK

OK2TALK is a campaign from NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (http://www.nami.org/). The goal of OK2TALK is to create a community for teens and young adults struggling with mental health problems and encourage them to talk about what they're experiencing by sharing creative content.ok2talk.org

NAMI on Campus

NAMI on Campus clubs are student-led, student-run mental health organizations on college campuses that work to end the stigma that makes it hard for students to talk about mental health and get the help they need.www.nami.org/Get-Involved/NAMI-on-Campus

The Trevor Project

The Jed Foundation

The Jed Foundation's mission is to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college students. Their website has resources for students, campus professionals, and others. They have also partnered with mtvU to create a campaign with mental health stories from students and musical artists, Half of Us: www.halfofus.com.www.jedfoundation.org

Each Mind Matters - Additional Resources on Student Mental Health

EMM has a useful catalog of programs and resources related to student mental health. Click on "Find Programs & Resources," then enter "Student Mental Health" in the "Topic" search field.catalogue.eachmindmatters.org

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